• 2 The Chronotime Desk Clock designed in 1988 by Pio Manzù for Alessi is a design classic on its second edition available in black and in an orange similar to Pantone's 2012 color of the year, Tangerine Tango.

• 3Established & Sons Font Clock consists of twelve different fonts that are mixed and matched throughout the day (and night) to create a constantly changing look.

• 8 The Seiko Pyramid Talk Clock was incredibly popular when it was originally produced in the 1980s and was recently put back into production for a new generation. It provides time, weather and temperature updates in both English and Japanese.

• 9 Designed in 2011, the Jasper Morrison AC 01 Alarm Clock is a new design with a timeless look. A ring around the time piece gives a glow to allow for visibility in the dark.